Partial-birth abortions. Voted not to override Gov. Lynch’s veto of a bill banning partial-birth abortions. Lynch has said he vetoed it because it was not needed since such procedures are already covered under federal law. NHPR story.

Gay marriage: The vote was whether to kill a bill which would have repealed gay marriage in New Hampshire. Voted to kill the bill. NHPR story.

Reducing legal services for the poor: The bill would change how a program called ‘Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts’ works and reduce funding. Voted against a reduction. NHPR story.

Allowing “an individual to choose not to provide accommodations, goods, or services” for a gay or conventional marriage if doing so would violate his or her conscience or religious faith. Voted to kill the bill. NHPR story.

Barring any organization – such as Planned Parenthood - that performs elective abortions from receiving any state or federal funds even for other services. Voted in favor. NHPR story.

Gun control. Giving the state the exclusive power to prohibit guns on public property. That means a university or college would no longer have the right to stop students from carrying a gun. Voted against. NHPR story.

Republican incumbent Lyle “Rusty” Bulis is running against Republican Ralph Doolan and Democrat Linda Massimilla in Grafton District 1, which includes Littleton and Bethlehem. There are two seats available.